The School Connection - March 2004
The March edition of The School Connection features the following segments, which you can view by clicking on each link (you will need the free QuickTime Player from Apple):
Remote Controls Aid Learning at Fuller Elementary: See how remotes controls are making learning much more fun and interactive for fourth-grade students in David Hooper's class.
Exceptional Employees: Meet Elton McPherson and learn how he contributes to the success of Aversboro Elementary School.
Academy of Information Technology at Apex High: Find out how this program is preparing students at Apex High to be successful in a high-tech world.
Congratulations, Superintendent McNeal: Bill McNeal is honored as the 2004 National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators.
Growth Management Plan: The school system has made a real effort to involve the community as much as possible in the development of next year's growth management plan. We'll tell you what you can expect next.
Wake Students Learn TV Production Skills: See what students at two Wake County schools are learning by producing their own daily news programs.
Student Performance: The West Cary Middle School Jazz Band performs a Chicago tune.
Artwork: Students from Brassfield Elementary School share their artwork.
The Answer Man: Jeff Nash introduces viewers to administrators who work behind the scenes.
Parent Tips: Liza Weidle gives tips on ways to help fight obesity in children.
You can watch the full program by clicking here. (You can also download the program to watch later by right-clicking on the link and choosing, "Save Target As....") This is a large (38.6 megabyte) QuickTime file. If you're on a standard dial-up connection, you might be more satisfied with downloading the individual segments listed above.